EPA Communications on Environmental Issues

This collection contains emails and documents related to the EPA's interactions with various stakeholders on environmental policies, events, and initiatives.

Era: 2017–2021 2025–present All years
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The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement detailing a meeting between Governor Rick Scott and HHS Secretary Tom Price regarding Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in the Florida Keys, highlighting state resources and support being provided for rescue operations and supply distribution. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 20, 2017, including meetings with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke regarding Hurricane Irma response and recovery efforts in the Florida Keys and Lee County. 2017 2
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on September 8, 2017, including weather briefings and interviews related to Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a revised schedule for Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on September 13, 2017, detailing their activities related to Hurricane Irma response, including calls with emergency management officials and tours of impacted areas. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will provide updates on Hurricane Irma and its potential impact on Florida during a briefing scheduled for September 8, 2017, at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. 2017 1
The document outlines the revised administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott on September 8, 2017, detailing his engagements related to Hurricane Irma, including weather briefings, interviews, and calls with various officials and agencies. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will provide updates on Hurricane Irma during a media briefing scheduled for September 9, 2017, at the Florida Emergency Operations Center. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a statement from Governor Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi addressing complaints about debris removal contractors failing to fulfill their contracts after Hurricane Irma, urging companies to offer fair pricing and emphasizing the need for quick debris clearance to aid recovery efforts. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will hold an event in Tampa on September 19, 2017, to thank law enforcement and first responders for their efforts during Hurricane Irma and provide an update on Hurricane Maria. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott is demanding answers regarding multiple fatalities at a nursing home in Broward County, Florida, and has directed the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Children and Families to investigate the incident while ensuring the safety of healthcare facilities during Hurricane Irma. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued an update on September 13, 2017, detailing Governor Rick Scott's ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irma, including damage assessments and power restoration efforts across the state. 2017 10
Governor Rick Scott directed flags to be flown at half-staff in St. Lucie County, Florida, on September 22, 2017, in honor of the late Captain Charles Scavuzzo, a law enforcement officer. 2017 1
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has imposed an immediate moratorium on admissions for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, LLC, due to regulatory oversight concerns. 2017 8
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration issued an emergency moratorium on the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, following an evacuation of all patients, to ensure the safety of frail elders and initiate an investigation into the facility. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued an update on September 12, 2017, detailing Governor Rick Scott's assessment of Hurricane Irma damage and ongoing response efforts, including shelter availability and coordination with emergency management officials. 2017 5
The document outlines the revised schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott on October 1, 2017, including meetings related to Hurricane Maria response and recovery in Miami. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on September 19, 2017, including a Hurricane Irma First Responder Appreciation Event. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a revised schedule for Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera on September 28, 2017, highlighting a meeting with Puerto Rico's Governor regarding Hurricane Maria response and a media availability later that day. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will provide updates on the impacts of Hurricane Irma following an aerial damage assessment over the Florida Keys with the U.S. Coast Guard on September 11, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a statement detailing Governor Rick Scott's ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irma, including damage assessments with President Trump and updates on power restoration efforts across the state. 2017 9
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued an update on September 11, 2017, detailing Governor Rick Scott's response efforts to Hurricane Irma, including a major disaster declaration approved by President Trump to provide federal funding for recovery and ongoing communication with emergency management officials. 2017 5
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott declared a state of emergency to support Puerto Ricans on October 3, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will hold a media availability at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee following a tour of flood damage in Jacksonville. 2017 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the appointment of Peter Lopez as the Regional Administrator for Region 2, overseeing environmental protection in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement detailing Governor Rick Scott's meeting with local officials in Orange Park to discuss Hurricane Irma response and recovery efforts in Northeast Florida. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 15, 2017, which includes multiple meetings and calls regarding the state's response to Hurricane Irma. 2017 2
The email from Michael Abboud of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses a draft press release regarding Peter Lopez's appointment as Region 2 Administrator and requests a quote by the end of the day for its release the following morning. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for September 26, 2017, which includes major announcements regarding the fight against opioid abuse at two locations in Bradenton and West Palm Beach. 2017 1
The Florida Department of Transportation announced that tolls will be reinstated on most of Florida's Turnpike and other toll facilities starting September 21, 2017, after being suspended for Hurricane Irma evacuation and relief efforts. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office provided a revised administrative schedule for Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 2, 2017, detailing meetings and calls, including discussions with the American Red Cross and Vice President Mike Pence. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Art Graham and the appointments of David "Ritch" Workman and Gary Clark to the Florida Public Service Commission, with terms starting in 2018 and one immediate appointment effective September 15, 2017, pending Senate confirmation. 2017 1
The City Clerk of Fort Myers, Mary Hageman, requested Governor Rick Scott to reschedule the municipal elections from September 26 to October 3, 2017, due to a State of Emergency declared from Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a note regarding the rescheduling of municipal elections in Fort Myers and Cape Coral due to Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for September 18, 2017, including meetings with state and local officials and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Tom Price regarding Hurricane Irma response and recovery in the Florida Keys. 2017 1
The Florida Department of Corrections issued a memorandum from Governor Rick Scott directing flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Julie Ann Bridges and Sergeant Joseph Ossman, who died in a traffic accident while responding to Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that President Trump expanded the Major Disaster Declaration for Florida to include individual assistance for 46 counties affected by Hurricane Irma, following a request from Governor Rick Scott. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that over 65 percent of power outages caused by Hurricane Irma have been restored, with Governor Rick Scott prioritizing complete restoration through collaboration with utility companies and law enforcement support. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a statement detailing Governor Rick Scott's ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irma, including damage assessments with President Trump and updates on power restoration efforts across the state. 2017 10
The Florida Governor's Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will propose major legislation and a $50 million investment in the 2018-2019 budget to combat opioid abuse, including a three-day limit on opioid prescriptions and enhanced monitoring and treatment initiatives. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will provide an update on Tropical Storm Nate and its potential impact on Florida on October 6, 2017, at the Bay County Emergency Operations Center. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will visit the American Red Cross in Orlando on October 3, 2017, to thank volunteers for their efforts in collecting donations for Puerto Rico's recovery after Hurricane Maria. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 27, 2017, which includes calls regarding Hurricane Maria recovery efforts and a visit with volunteers in Kissimmee, FL. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for September 22, 2017, including a call with HUD Secretary Ben Carson about Hurricane Irma recovery, a visit to a Miami-Dade shelter for Puerto Rican evacuees, and a meeting with officials regarding recovery efforts in the Florida Keys. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott is directing additional state actions to assist Puerto Rico in recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria, following discussions with President Trump and coordination with Puerto Rican officials and Florida state agencies. 2017 4
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on October 2, 2017, including their participation in the 2017 Latin American Summit in Miami and a phone meeting with the American Red Cross Capital Area Chapter Executive Director. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will address business leaders at the Gulf Power Economic Symposium on October 3, 2016, in Miramar Beach, Florida. 2017 1
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera on September 21, 2017, including various meeting times and locations in St. Johns and Monroe Counties. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a media advisory announcing that Governor Rick Scott will meet with local officials in Highlands County to discuss recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott toured the Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee, highlighting federal support from President Trump and a $50 million state investment for critical repairs. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will meet with local officials in Orange Park to discuss Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in Northeast Florida on September 19, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration from President Trump and provided updates on Hurricane Nate preparedness efforts, including a state of emergency declaration for 29 counties and evacuation orders in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 2017 4
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott proposed additional resources to combat opioid abuse, as reported by WZVN in Fort Myers on October 1, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 19, 2017, which includes calls and meetings related to Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma response efforts. 2017 1
The document is an administrative schedule from the Governor's Press Office detailing Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera's appointments for September 27, 2017, including discussions on disaster assistance related to Puerto Rico recovery. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that law enforcement officers and first responders will be allowed to fish without a license from September 21, 2017, to June 30, 2018, as a recognition of their service during Hurricane Irma, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission accepting official identification for this purpose. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that President Trump's Administration expanded the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Irma to include individual assistance for 46 counties in Florida, following a request from Governor Rick Scott. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott visited Puerto Rico to coordinate response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria, at the request of Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rossell. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for October 4, 2017, which includes updates and calls related to Hurricane Irma recovery efforts and meetings with various stakeholders in Jacksonville and Key West, FL. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will visit volunteers in Kissimmee on September 27, 2017, to express gratitude for their efforts in collecting donations for Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott secured a Host-State agreement with FEMA to provide 100% federal reimbursement for costs related to accommodating displaced Puerto Ricans following Hurricane Maria. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C. to discuss hurricane recovery efforts, including repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike. 2017 1
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has taken additional steps to remove Larkin-owned Floridian Gardens Assisted Living Facility from the Medicaid program due to regulatory issues and its connection to a tragic incident at another facility owned by Larkin. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will make a major announcement on September 26, 2017, regarding the state's efforts to combat opioid abuse, with events scheduled in Bradenton and West Palm Beach. 2017 1
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, under Governor Rick Scott's direction, announced a license-free fishing initiative for utility workers as a thank you for their efforts in restoring power after Hurricane Irma, effective from September 22, 2017, to June 30, 2018. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement on September 25, 2017, announcing Governor Rick Scott's visit to the Miami Police Department to thank law enforcement and first responders, while also highlighting new benefits for them, including license-free fishing and free state park access. 2017 1
The document outlines Florida Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 22, 2017, including calls with federal and state officials and a visit to a shelter for Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed legislation to prohibit state investments in companies doing business with the Maduro regime in Venezuela, aiming to hold the regime accountable and advocate for human rights and democracy. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott toured JAXPORT to oversee the loading of supplies for Puerto Rico and detailed the deployment of state resources, including an FDLE incident management team and additional Florida Highway Patrol Troopers, to assist in recovery efforts following a disaster. 2017 5
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott declared a State of Emergency for all 67 counties in Florida to provide resources and assistance for families displaced by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on October 4, 2017, including updates on Hurricane Irma recovery efforts and a tour of supply ships departing to Puerto Rico. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will tour Hurricane Irma's impacts in Cudjoe Key and meet with officials to discuss recovery efforts in the Florida Keys on September 25, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will hold a media availability in Washington, D.C. to discuss his trip to Puerto Rico and Hurricane recovery efforts after meeting with President Trump and Vice President Pence. 2017 1
This document is a letter from Florida Governor Rick Scott to Warden Barry Reddish, notifying him of the execution date for Patrick C. Hannon, scheduled for November 8, 2017, and includes the death warrant and related legal documents. 2017 11
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott received updates on the state's response to Tropical Depression Nate and requested a federal emergency declaration for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties to facilitate assistance from FEMA. 2017 3
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for October 8, 2017, which includes multiple briefings and calls regarding Tropical Storm Nate. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a media advisory announcing Governor Rick Scott's visit to Seminole County to thank law enforcement and first responders for their efforts during Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a revised administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 6, 2017, detailing various calls and meetings, including discussions with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and FEMA Director. 2017 2
The document outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 26, 2017, including calls with various state governors and a major announcement regarding the fight against opioid abuse. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a revised schedule for Governor Rick Scott on September 26, 2017, which includes a call with FEMA Administrator Brock Long and a major announcement regarding the fight against opioid abuse at two locations in Florida. 2017 1
The document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on September 29, 2017, detailing meetings and calls related to Hurricane Maria response efforts and a lunch with President Trump and Vice President Pence. 2017 1
The document outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for September 26, 2017, including calls with various governors and a major announcement regarding the fight against opioid abuse. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will attend a Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Roundtable in Miami on September 27, 2017, to discuss recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
Governor Scott directed the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) to initiate permanent rulemaking to require emergency generators at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Florida following the emergency rules implemented after Hurricane Irma. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will host the 2017 Latin American Summit on October 2 in Miami to discuss Florida's relationship with Latin America, inviting media to RSVP by September 29. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott is mobilizing state resources, including the Florida National Guard, to assist Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and is requesting that state colleges and universities provide in-state tuition for displaced Puerto Rican students. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a media advisory announcing Governor Rick Scott's tour of JAXPORT to observe supply ships departing for Puerto Rico and provide an update on Tropical Depression 16. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott will meet with Florida's congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss Hurricane Irma's impact on the state's citrus industry and the activation of a $25 million emergency loan program for affected growers. 2017 1
The document outlines the revised schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott on October 6, 2017, including calls regarding Hurricane Maria recovery and meetings related to opioid issues and tropical storm updates. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's updates on state actions to assist Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria, including an Emergency Order to waive occupational license fees for affected residents and military and law enforcement support efforts. 2017 6
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's appointment of ten individuals, including four reappointments and six new appointments, to the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee on October 17, 2017. 2017 2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott attended the grand reopening of Tin City in Naples, which had been closed due to Hurricane Irma, allowing 200 Floridians to return to work. 2017 1
Governor Rick Scott appointed Rabbi Yosef Weinstock and Rabbi Pinchas Taylor to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council, effective October 16, 2017. 2017 1
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera on October 9, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the reappointment of four members to the Boating Advisory Council by Governor Rick Scott, effective October 17, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will make a budget announcement regarding school safety at Katz Hillel Day School in Boca Raton on October 16, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's appointments of William Snyder, A.J. "Tony" Smith, and Robert Hicks to the Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council, effective October 16, 2017. 2017 1
Governor Scott of Florida appointed Ivonne Cuesta and Laura Ann Stuzin to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court to fill vacancies created by the elevation and resignation of previous judges. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the appointment of Meredith Charbula to the Duval County Court by Governor Rick Scott on October 9, 2017. 2017 1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposal for over $1.7 billion in environmental investments for the 2018-2019 budget, focusing on springs, beaches, Everglades restoration, state parks, and natural land preservation. 2017 2
This document outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera on October 25, 2017, detailing various business development meetings and calls, primarily taking place in Chicago, IL. 2017 2